Employment Law
Description
The course deals with the law governing the formation, content and termination of employment relationships. The complex body of federal and state statutes which regulate paid work relationships, as well as common law rules, will be examined.
Availability
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2016
- Semester 1 - 2017
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate developed knowledge and critical understanding of the complex body of law which governs the employment relationship;
2. Critically evaluate policies which underpin this body of law;
3. Critically analysis the evolving nature of employment law;
4. Make judgments in the application of rules of law.
5. Work productively and cooperatively within a group.
Content
The topics to be covered are:
- Introduction to Employment Law in Australia
- Distinguishing employment contracts from other legal arrangements for getting work done
- Employment contracts: creation, terms and enforcement
- Loyalty, control, performance management and discipline
- The constitutional framework
- Overview of statutory employment rights and obligations: sources and dispute resolution/enforcement
- Minimum statutory entitlements
- Awards
- Enterprise agreements
- Unfair and discriminatory work practices
- Termination of employment contracts
- Unlawful and unfair dismissal
- Industrial action
Assumed Knowledge
LAWS1001A, LAWS1001B, LAWS1002A, LAWS1002B, LAWS2003A, LAWS2003B, LAWS3004A, LAWS3004B, LAWS3005
Assessment Items
Written Assignment: Mid-semester assignment
Formal Examination: Examination
Participation: Group seminar participation and contribution
Contact Hours
Callaghan
Seminar
Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial
Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 Weeks